I would be grateful if you could pass out through your network notice of the death of Lcpl Edward (Ted) Waugh RAE. He was a National Serviceman born in Brisbane on 23 Feb 1947.
Ted died of mesothelioma in Greenslopes Hospital in Brisbane on Wednesday afternoon 29 September 2021.
He served with 21 Engr Spt Tp at Nui Dat from 10 Sep 68 to 10 Sep 69. He was a carpenter.
Funeral details will be passed on as soon as know.
It is with great sadness that I advise an Icon of the 32 Small Ship[ Squadron Warrant Officer Phil Cannane has passed away.
Phil was a stalwart of the unit and a mentor to the many young Sappers posted to the unit, no matter from which trade stream, he guided us all into the oddities of this unique unit..
To his family and friends condolences are offered, he is at peace now, no longer suffering, never to be forgotten by all who served with him. May he now rest in peace.
I thank Graeme Inglis for passing this information on including that his funeral has already has been today.
With great sadness, I have been informed by Tony Mullavey, President of the Vietnam Veterans of Australia, St Marys Sub-Branch, NSW, that our infantry comrade and mate passed away peacefully at 4:35 am Sunday morning.
Barney battled the ravages of prostate cancer valiantly for several years, finally succumbing to this dreadful disease early yesterday morning, following his very recent admission to palliative care.
With COVID-19 funeral gathering restrictions only allowing a maximum of 10 people, has prompted Tony to perhaps otherwise organise a celebration of his life. The terms of this celebration will be advised at a date to be determined.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, members of Ray’s family are unable to leave Sydney and enter Queensland because of border closures Ray will be privately cremated on Friday the 1st October.
When the borders are finally opened a Memorial Service will be held to celebrate Ray’s life.
Details of the Memorial Service will be advised when received.
Michael Sullivan 1RAR ‘C’ Charlie Company. A Vietnam veteran 1968 -1969 Passed away peacefully at 3:00am 25 September 2021 at his home in Tamworth after a two and a half year battle (2 ½) with Cancer. Michael a very amiable and reliable comrade will be missed by his family and mates. Due to Corona virus restrictions, the funeral is to be a private cremation ceremony at a date not yet finalised
Further information on Barry’s funeral:
Date: Friday 1 Oct 21
Time: 1430
Location: St Mary’s Catholic Church, 51-57 Kidston Street, Canungra QLD 4275
Live stream link: https://www.tastefultransitions.com.au/barry-fitton/ – note: messages and condolences can be left on this link.
Funeral Director: Brown Family Funerals – Beaudesert, 07 5541 0062
Coat and medals would be appropriate.
No Wake information provided to date.
Sadly I advise that Ray Hughes OAM passed away this morning (23/9) at the Gold Coast University Hospital.
Ray served with 1RAR and 6RAR in Vietnam between 1966-67
He was also an inaugural member and past President of Chapter 23 of the 173rd Airborne Brigade Association.
No Funeral details as yet, an update will be posted when received.
LIEUTENANT COLONEL S. NEIL HURST (RET)
24 December 1936 – 7 September 2021
Passed away peacefully.
Beloved husband of Jane. Adored father of Nicholas, Sarah-Jane, Timothy & Philippa.
Rest in Peace.
Neil’s family would like to thank the staff at LDK Greenway for the love
and care shown to Neil.
A private funeral service will be held by Neil’s family on Tuesday 14 September 2021
I have been advised by John Robbins’s son, John (Buzz) Junior, the sad news that Brigadier (Retd) John Robbins passed away at 2100 hrs. He has finally succumbed to cancer that he fought so valiantly since January this year. He was at home and surrounded by his family (Jenny, Samantha, Serena via zoom link, and John (Buzz) Junior) when he passed. Messages or condolences can be sent Buzz who will pass them onto his mother. Buzz’s email address is [email protected].
Sadly, we have been informed, that Garry Wright passed away on Sunday 29 Aug 21 from a heart attack.
Garry served in D & Spt Coy’s 6 RAR 1978 to 1986, as a rifleman and mortarman and is well remembered by his many mates.
Garry’s funeral is at 12.30pm Friday 10 Sep 21, at the Albany Creek Crematorium, for invited ‘mourners’ only (due to COVID) however, the service will be live-streamed to a private room at Club Pine Rivers (cnr Francis & Sparks Road Bray Park) for those who can’t be at the service. It is likely that the RSL members from the 6 RAR Association will conduct the Poppy Service at the Chapel.
A wake will be held at Club Pine Rivers (Cnr Francis & Sparks road, Bray Park) from approximately 2pm 10 Sep 21.
Rest in Peace, Garry, gone but not forgotten.